Trials Make us Stronger

Yes, today was the day that my body finally rebelled from the many busy events from this past week. From the funeral, swim meet, doctor appointments, house cleaning, and shopping all took its toll on my body today.

I spent hours in the tub soaking in chamomile epson salt, ice packing, and using the heating pad to help alleviate the upper chest and back pain. The pain became so unbearable and I had to resort to using  pain medication to take the edge off of the pain. 

I was so grateful that my kids and hubby pitched in to help. I found peace and happiness in spending time with my kids and grand baby. We had a great family dinner and all enjoyed playing and snuggling the baby.

I found this quote today that reminded me that our trials can refine us and make us stronger if we allow it to.

"Trials give us opportunities to show the Lord and ourselves that we will be faithful. We can choose to feel sorry for ourselves and ask, “Why me?” or we can grow from our trials, increase our faith in the Lord, and ask, “How can I be faithful in the midst of this trial?” We can let adversity break us down and make us bitter, or we can let it refine us and make us stronger. We can allow adversity to lead us to drift away from the things that matter most, or we can use it as a stepping-stone to grow closer to things of eternal worth." 

To read the entire article go to: http://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/03/learning-through-lifes-trials

On my difficult days, I honestly find it hard to think that this trial is making me stronger. It is those times that I fall to my knees to ask for strength to make it through. Many times my pain does not go away but I am given the strength I need to get through it.

 My prayers were answered through others today. I felt so blessed to have two young men show up with the sacrament for me. I did not want to bother anyone to bring it to me today. Tears came to my eyes when I answered the door, knowing that they took time out of their busy lives to  bring me the sacrament to help me have the strength to get through this very painful day. Also, a sweet neighbor dropped by with goodies and sent their love for me on this difficult day.  I am so grateful for the power of prayer. The tender mercies that were sent to me today really helped me remember just how the Lord knows exactly what I need.